• Reference Number : REFS/048369
• Directorate : School Health Programme
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 755 355,00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Mmakobo Gaegake Tel- 011 694 3703

Requirements :

• A Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as professional nurse. A Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in the specialty relevant to PHC setting. A Health Service Management or Nursing Administration qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the PHC setting after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience years in a Management level on (coordination role). Experience in school health, adolescent/youth health and immunisation campaigns (HPV experience advantageous). Other skills/requirement: Knowledge of the application of nursing act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Human resource management; Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills. Understanding the application of Batho Pele Principle. Patient’s Rights Charter and quality assurance system. Ability to communicate (verbally and written). Good people management and presentation skills. interpersonal social mobilisation, networking and repot writing as well as Team building and Policy formulation. Computer literacy and a valid Driver’s license are essential.

Duties :

• Lead and manage implementation of the Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP) across Johannesburg schools. Supervise the Provision of specialist holistic child assessments (Grades 1–8): growth, development, sensory, nutritional and psychosocial screening; ensure referrals and follow-up. Oversee adolescent & youth health services and school-based health education. Plan, coordinate and supervise periodic HPV immunisation for Grade 4 and Grade 5 learners, including cold-chain oversight and safety reporting. Conduct and supervise growth-defect screening and referral pathways to PHC and specialist services. Train, supervise and mentor school health nurses and support teams; engage schools, parents, DoE and stakeholders. Collect, manage and report ISHP data; ensure compliance with national policy, child protection and IPC standards. Strong clinical assessment skills for child and adolescent health. Programme planning, monitoring and reporting. Leadership, supervision and capacity-building. Stakeholder engagement, communication and basic data analysis. Knowledge of ISHP, immunisation policy and child protection procedures. To ensure that a comprehensive quality school health services is delivered to all Gr 1 to 8 learners in a cost effective, efficient, and equitable manner. To always ensure compliance to professional and ethical standards. To ensure effective achievement on Ministerial Priorities, Ideal Clinic Compliance and support PHC re-engineering program implementation. Ensure management and control of human, financial and material resources. To ensure that the program functions within the allocated budget.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date : 24-04-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.